The mountain’s slopes are rendered in a delicate gradient of blue, fading to white at the summit, and are marked by a few simple, angular lines suggesting ridges or shadows. Below the clouds, a wide marshland fills the lower half of the composition, its surface covered with clusters of tall, thin grasses painted in rhythmic, calligraphic strokes. Scattered among the grasses, several small boats glide across the shallow water: one boat at left carries a single figure in a conical hat, while another at center right holds two figures, and a third, smallest vessel appears at the far right.

The figures are rendered with minimal detail, their gestures calm and absorbed in the act of rowing or poling their boats through the marsh. In the middle distance, a line of slender, dark trees rises above the grasses, their silhouettes grouped in irregular clusters and casting no visible shadow. Beyond the trees, low, triangular roofs painted in warm ochre and orange hues suggest a distant village, their geometric shapes contrasting with the organic forms of the landscape. The entire composition is framed by a soft, even light, with no strong shadows, creating a tranquil and spacious atmosphere.

The print technique is evident in the crisp outlines of the trees and boats, the flat, unmodulated areas of color, and the subtle textural effects in the water and sky. Two rectangular cartouches with Japanese characters appear in the upper right, one in yellow and one in red, while a third red cartouche with calligraphy is placed vertically at left, balancing the composition. The artist’s signature and seal are positioned in the lower left corner, accompanied by another round seal just above the blue border. Yoshiwara is by Utagawa Hiroshige, as given in the catalogue.

The title identifies the scene as Yoshiwara, a place name, but all visible details are drawn from the image itself.